Cost of living in Gabes is 48% lower than in Bissau (without rent).
Rent in Gabes is 70% cheaper than in Bissau.
Cost of living including rent in Gabes is 58% lower than in Bissau.
Food in Gabes is 53% cheaper than in Bissau.
Transport in Gabes is 76% cheaper than in Bissau.
| Gabes | Bissau | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gabes | Bissau | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.73 $ | 6.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18 $ | 28 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.43 $ | 8.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.79 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.61 $ | 1.35 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.19 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.6 $ | 4.6 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.2 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.89 $ | 15 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.1 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 3.66 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.79 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.91 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.29 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.68 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.28 $ | 1.5 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.26 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.63 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 1.9 $ | 7.19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 13.9 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.34 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.72 $ | 2.87 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.11 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.05 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.8 $ | 63.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.3 $ | 96.8 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.1 $ | 39.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 59.6 $ | 253 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 110 $ | 534 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 98.9 $ | 441 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 198 $ | 676 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 281 $ | 1,701 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 214 $ | 1,455 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 346 $ | 396 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.99 % | 12.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31 $ | 52.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.04 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Haircut | 2.54 $ | 3.78 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 110 $ | 85.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31.1 $ | 93.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 56.1 $ | 86.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,854 $ | 2,979 $ |